The Importance of Water Pipe Leak Detection

If you have ever had a leaky faucet you know how irritating the incessant drip, drip, drip can become. It is also wasting tons of water. It is estimated that the average leaky faucet drips around thirty drops per minute which adds up to 43,200 drops per day or ten liters every single day of the year. Imagine what that means when a leaky pipe is slowly dripping away above a room full of computer equipment or costly merchandise. This is the main reason for any business or organization to make the move to install a water pipe leak detection system.

Not only can such a system save water, lower utility costs, and prevent structural damage, but it will also give a business manager an advanced warning that trouble is brewing. While receiving a call from the emergency system that a full-blown water disaster has just happened might make it possible to save some equipment, why wait for anything to happen at all?

With water pipe leak detection the alert is sent out as soon as it is even suspected that a leak might exist. How is this done? A good system is going to have sensors installed in a large number of places, and these won’t just wait to begin floating in a puddle of water, or being doused in a spray from above, before they sound an alarm. Instead, they will have humidity detectors that monitor any spikes or dramatic changes in the ambient amount of moisture in the air. A good system is also going to incorporate software that notices if circuits are frequently tripped, because this often occurs due to undetected water leakage. water pipe leak detection systems will also include gas and temperature sensors and use a computer-based operating system that can generate reports and watch for unusual activities.

In addition to intensely monitoring and assessing overall conditions a good water pipe leak detection will also help a building manager to actually locate the source of the problem. A modern office building might have miles of plumbing which can make it tricky to identify the exact point from which water is escaping. The measuring and documenting done by a leak detector system will point out the likeliest areas of trouble and help maintenance personnel to remedy the situation long before it can lead to damage or disaster.

When you’re ready to eliminate the possibility of water leak damages to your equipment or facilities call FOIS at 0845 2772200 or email us at info@fois.com.
 

Avoid the worry and concern regarding whether your facility is protected in the event of an unfortunate event. We would be happy to speak with you at your convenience in order to discuss how you can benefit from a water leak detection system. Call us now on 0845 2772200 or email us at info@fois.com